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Aerostich jacket back pad?

I just received my new Aerostich Darien Light jacket and was thinking about buying their back pad for it. I was wondering how many people that wear Aerostich jackets and suits have purchased and use their back pads?

Doug, I have the back pad in both my Roadcrafter one-piece suits (original for cool, Lite for warm weather). Never had to use them yet, but feeling and knowing that they are there is reassuring. They do add a little bulk, but the suit still wads up and fits in the RT saddle bag. I recommend it.

It is huge and limits my mobility significantly. The armor in my Darien is so gigantic and thick I have trouble turning my head to fully check my 6 before pulling into traffic. Much prefer the lighter armor in my Santiago. No, it doesn't protect as well, but pulling out in front of a car because you can't turn around and see it is far worse.

I've had the back protector in both of my Roadcrafter suits. I also have the hip protection pads. If they're going to offer additional protection, I'm going to take advantage of it and add it to my suit. I don't notice it when I'm wearing the suit, unless I'm leaning up against a wall. It's unobtrusive, doesn't make my suit any smaller, and offers additional peace of mind.